Carrying a Table

Collin Gabriel · October 28, 2021

Introductions to new and continuing students involves learning how to carry tables and child sized furniture in the learning environment.

Age

  • 2.5 and Older

Category

Control of Movement

Prerequisites

Carrying a Chair

Materials

  • Chair
  • Table
    • Lightweight
    • Pastel Colored
    • Easily cleaned surface
    • Large enough to fit all table top Montessori materials

Activity Area

  • Floor to another destination on the floor

Language

  • Table
  • Edge

Points of Interest

  • Placing hands properly on the table.
  • Two people are needed to carry a table.
  • Keeping top of table level while carrying.
  • Setting legs down one at a time.

Control of Error

  • Feeling self or table bump into person or object.
  • Dropping table.
  • Seeing table top tipped. (Say that three times fast!)

Direct Aims

  • To learn how to carry a table in the classroom.
  • To develop control of movement and balance.
  • To develop concentration.
  • To increase independence.
  • To develop courtesy through necessity of working together.

Indirect Aims

  • Preparation for work in all a
  • To prepare child for social living.
  • To prepare child for working with others.

Aditional Exercises

  • Setting up of tables for a party.
  • Moving tables outside for lunch, or shifting benches in a picnic area.

Extensions

  • Carrying maps in the classroom.
  • Carrying other large, heavy objects.
  • Re-arranging furniture.

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